My friend and FGI cohort, Courtney Russell of Half Past Lavish, has an upcoming fashion event that I wanted to share with you all. It’s called the Parasol Party and it’s on June 11th. It will be held at Clise Mansion (6046 W Lake Sammamish Pkwy) in Redmond, WA. …

South of downtown, or SODO as it is fondly known as, at the Pacific Industrial Center, the 3rd annual thaw Spring fashion show was held. thaw is seattle’s annual fashion show and fundraiser featuring several local independent designers. Proceeds from the evening benefit the Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) to fund social services and research. …

Looking for some amazing wares from local designers? Need to buy a gift for Mom for Mother’s Day? Just feel the need to shop? Well then, problem solved, head on over to SodoPop (2424 1st Avenue South) on May 9th for the EtsyRAIN Spring Craft Show. …

Tonight was the FACE Seattle event which benefited Sunflower Children Foundation. It was an an exciting evening of delicious wine (Young’s Columbia Winery), art and amazing clothing from Barneys New York, plus they had a silent and live auction. …

On May 2nd from 10am-6pm at Studio 3: Grey Warehouse on Aurora (807 Aurora Ave N.), over 30 indie artisans will be showcasing their latest handmade creations at the It’s So Very Sheri event. They will have jewelry, ceramics, metal art, paintings, accessories, textiles, mosiacs and photography. …